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WX55 AZL

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 AZL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,626 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,512 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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WX55 AZL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 AZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 AZL registered?

WX55 AZL is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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